Collin Rusin
@collinrusin
Innovative industrial designer who turns research into manufacturable, cost-aware products.
What I'm looking for
I’m an industrial designer focused on enriching products through creative problem solving—linking material, assembly, and manufacturing choices to real launch outcomes. I’m comfortable taking lead or direction for enhancement, whether working independently or with cross-functional teams, from early market research and sketching through ergonomic studies, 3D CAD/printing, and manufacturability discussions.
In recent roles, I developed Bushnell Golf’s next generation laser range finders and Bluetooth speakers, including graphic treatments across packaging, optical user interfaces, and window marketing decals, while working with Asia manufacturing partners to protect design intent within cost constraints. I also run Rusin Designs LLC, where I’ve exceeded dimensional requirements for a portable heart-lung bypass machine by integrating a handle into the exterior skeleton, and developed a portable heated waterfall bath accessory that brought a spa atmosphere to any bathtub. Earlier, as Lead Designer at Black Dog Robotics, I improved battery longevity through material selection and removed excess weight, while establishing consistent brand language and modular components for military, S.W.A.T., and mining applications.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Designer
Rusin Designs LLC
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 4 months)
Provide product design across hunting, fishing, housewares, home & bath electronics, STEM products, powersports, medical devices, and infant industries. Delivered redesign outcomes such as integrating a handle into a device exterior skeleton to meet client dimensional requirements and developed a portable heated waterfall bath accessory for an Iowa startup.
Industrial & Graphic Designer
Bushnell Golf
Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 (3 years)
Developed Bushnell Golf’s next-generation laser range finders and Bluetooth speakers, extending the brand’s look and feel through product design and graphic treatments. Partnered with manufacturing stakeholders to ensure design intent while meeting project cost constraints, progressing concepts from research and sketching through 3D CAD/printing and manufacturability reviews.
Lead Designer
Black Dog Robotics
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Led robot redesign by improving styling and ergonomic standards across the full system. Improved battery longevity through material and weight reduction, designed modular components for military/S.W.A.T./mining applications, and established consistent brand language across the product family.
Industrial Designer
Kuryakyn
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)
Designed motorcycle accessories for Harley Davidson, Indian, Victory, and Honda by executing concepts from sketching through 3D scanning/surface modeling and production tech packs. Coordinated with internal customer representatives and organized design assets to support smooth handoffs to Chinese manufacturing while minimizing production delays.
Designer (Telehealth)
Medtronic
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)
Created a product family of telehealth devices while maintaining consistent brand language across the line. Collaborated with hardware, quality assurance, software, and nurse teams to define compliant components and develop icons and checkup procedures through UI/UX research, supported by complete design documentation and technical files.
Education
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University of Wisconsin–Stout
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Industrial Design
Earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Industrial Design with a minor in Business Administration.
Anoka Technical College
Welding Technology Diploma, Welding Technology
Completed a Welding Technology diploma covering GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, and oxy-fuel welding processes.
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